Allah to Ask Lemmy • 1 month agoWhat are your thoughts on people who didn't vote?lockmessage-square133arrow-up149arrow-down119
arrow-up130arrow-down1message-squareWhat are your thoughts on people who didn't vote?lockAllah to Ask Lemmy • 1 month agomessage-square133
minus-square@masquenoxlink0•1 month ago They don’t get to complain because they refused to do the bare minimum. So you only vote in order to complain?
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilink6•1 month agoIt’s a factor. I’m aware my political opinions are in the minority and unlikely to be implemented. Being able to demonstrate that I tried to do something gives legitimacy to my criticism.
minus-square@masquenoxlink-4•1 month ago Being able to demonstrate that I tried to do something Participating in a glorified spectacle that simply exists to rubberstamp elite rule qualifies as “doing something” to you?
So you only vote in order to complain?
It’s a factor. I’m aware my political opinions are in the minority and unlikely to be implemented. Being able to demonstrate that I tried to do something gives legitimacy to my criticism.
Participating in a glorified spectacle that simply exists to rubberstamp elite rule qualifies as “doing something” to you?